I was traveling over spring break with my family by car. I was the
driver. I try to be very careful on the road because I know it can be
deadly out there. Consequently, I don't use my side mirrors much because
I don't believe they give the full view of what's around me. I often
physically turn my head and body before I switch lanes. This action is
recommended by public safety officials because of the potential for vehicular
accidents due to those pesky "blind spots". However, regardless
of my efforts to be safe on this particular trip, I still managed to cut in
front of another driver without seeing him. It was absolutely frightening
after I realized he was back there. I saw him in my rear view mirror
riding extremely close on my tail. I felt bad and told my husband I was
sure the guy was mad at me.
My intention after that was to wait until he passed me and mouth an apology. But no sooner had I gotten back in the right lane than he whizzed b…
My intention after that was to wait until he passed me and mouth an apology. But no sooner had I gotten back in the right lane than he whizzed b…